Masala Chicken

Name: Masala Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 5 tbsp oil; 1 large onion; 1 tbsp garlic; 1 tbsp ginger; 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 kg skinless chicken; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 tbsp cumin powder; 1 tsp turmeric; 4 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 0.5 cup water; coriander leaves

A South Asian dish of chicken and coriander, seasoned with ginger and cumin and cooked in a pan. Serve with rice or naan.

55 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 45 min · 55 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat oil in a large pan and saute garlic, onion, ginger and cumin seeds for about 2 or 3 minutes, taking care that nothing burns.
3 min
2
Add chicken, mix well and fry for 5-6 minutes. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric and chili powder (if using) and saute for about 3 minutes. Cover and leave for 5 minutes.
3
Add in the curry powder and fry for 5 minutes. Add water if needed. This depends on how much gravy you want. Cover and let the chicken cook, stirring occasionally.
5 min
4
When done, stir in chopped coriander leaves and serve with rice or naan.